Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 10:24 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT RICHMOND POST OFFICE
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT WALKERS BEND DURING THE WEEKEND WITH FURTHER RISES POSSIBLE INTO NEXT WEEK
Recent moderate rainfall over the upper Flinders catchment has caused river level rises in the upper Flinders River. Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may cause further river level rises across the catchment.
Moderate flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office, with further small rises possible over the next few days. As these flows move downstream river level rises are likely along the Lower Flinders River, where minor flooding is likely at Walkers Bend during the weekend. Further rises are likely along the Lower Flinders River into next week.

Flinders River to Richmond:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Flinders River to Richmond.
No observations are currently available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level and relatively steady.
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office is likely to remain around its current level for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday, with further small rises possible as upstream flows arrive.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Elevated river levels and river level rises are occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond. Minor flooding is possible at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 1.58 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) during the weekend. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.03,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,2.11,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,5.10,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,4.57,rising,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Julia Creek,1.44,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,5.91,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.35,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,4.57,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,1.58,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.